Marsden, John
Somerled
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904607809
- author:
- Marsden, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Donald Short Run Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 180
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 15.4 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- British & Irish history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Somerled: And the Emergence of Gaelic Scotland by John Marsden This book explores the life and significance of Somerled, a figure of major prominence in twelfth-century Scotland. Through individual chapters, it investigates his emergence as a key player in Gaeldom's challenge to the Canmore kings of Scots, his war on the Manx king of the Isles, and his importance for the church on Iona. A closer look at Somerled reveals a complex figure whose cultural roots reflect the fusion of Norse and Celtic traditions that define the Gaelic Scotland of today. This book demonstrates how much of what is known about Somerled reflects this characteristic blend, and proposes his wider historical importance as the personality who most represents the emergence of the medieval Celtic-Scandinavian cultural province. By examining Somerled's life and legacy, Marsden sheds new light on a pivotal moment in Scotland's history.